In their "2025 ACC football schedule breakdown: Predicting the first loss for all 17 conference teams" CBS Sports projects Notre Dame will beat Miami in the August 31 season opener. Miami has one of the toughest non-conference schedules nationally that also includes Florida on September 20.
The outcomes of the games versus Florida and Notre Dame will have a major impact on determining if Miami earns a College Football Playoff berth. If Miami loses to Florida and Notre Dame, they would likely have to win the ACC to earn a CFP berth.
The Notre Dame game will be the Miami debut for Georgia transfer quarterback Carson Beck.